Overview
Nishanth Girija-Kumar is a Nephrologist in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Girija-Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bilateral Hydronephrosis. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
Old School Medicine Concierge Primary Care
Dr. Peter Shorter is a highly experienced internal medicine physician with specialized expertise in Hypertension and Kidney Disease. Known for his compassionate and collaborative approach, Dr. Shorter is deeply committed to partnering with patients, helping them take charge of their health with clarity, confidence, and personalized care.A native of coastal Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Shorter earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He returned to New England to complete his advanced training with Brown Medicine. There, he served at several esteemed institutions, including Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and the Providence VA Medical Center.Dr. Shorter began his tenure at South County Hospital in 2014 as a nephrologist before transitioning to hospitalist medicine alongside Dr. Abbruzzese. His exceptional dedication and clinical excellence were recognized in 2022 when he was honored as South County Hospital’s Physician of the Year.Affectionately known as "Dr. Pete" by patients and colleagues alike, he is excited to continue delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with Dr. Sal.(CV available upon request). Dr. Shorter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bilateral Hydronephrosis. His top areas of expertise are Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, Liddle Syndrome, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
Associates In Nephrology, PC
Ian Wu is a Nephrologist in Brockton, Massachusetts. Dr. Wu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bilateral Hydronephrosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.
Children's Hospital Pediatric Associates, Inc
Deborah Stein is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Stein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bilateral Hydronephrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Posterior Urethral Valves, Nephrotic Syndrome, Nephrocalcinosis, and Cystinosis. Dr. Stein is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Girija-Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Girija-Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Girija-Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Girija-Kumar isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- HydronephrosisDr. Girija-Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Girija-Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
